According toTech Crunch, the AFCs will be positioned at 45,000 feet and in locations where Amazon believes there will be a strong demand. For example, during the championship of a sporting event, the AFCs could deliver team merchandise to fans.

The patent must still be approved. It is not clear when the first airborne fulfillment center would launch if Amazon gets the go-ahead.

In 2015, Amazon released a promotional video of the Amazon Prime Air drone it plans to use for home delivery service.

Amazon Prime Air will deliver packages up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less.